Youth Development Specialist
3 days ago
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Youth Support Specialist. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children, young people, and families.
You will work in accordance with the CARE model, providing stable, trauma-informed, nurturing non-family-based care arrangements. This involves supporting young people who have moderate to extreme needs, helping them feel safe and nurtured in a stable environment, develop their full potential, grow strong social and interpersonal skills, and make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services.
Key Responsibilities- Support the provision of stable, trauma-informed, nurturing non-family-based care arrangements.
- Work with young people in our care who have moderate to extreme needs, supporting them to feel safe and nurtured in a stable environment, develop to their full potential, growing strong social and interpersonal skills, and make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services.
- Maintain a clean and safe home environment, completing verbal and written reports as well as managing other day-to-day tasks.
- Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or Minimum Cert IV in Human Services, Community Services, Youth Services or related field.
- Experience incorporating the six CARE Principals when supporting Children and Young People, or reflection on how you would incorporate these into your practice.
- Hope and Healing Training or be willing to undertake this.
- A solid understanding of the child protection system as well as having a strong therapeutic background would be highly advantageous.
- Availability to work in a 24hr roster system.
- Ability to build strong relationships with young people.
- Current Blue Card (Working with Children), First Aid & CPR and QLD Driver Licence.
- Must also be willing to undergo a personal history check under the provision of the Child Protection Act 1999 in relation to Licensing of Care Services (LCS2 screening check).
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.
We are committed to creating a workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and rewarding. Our team works together to provide high-quality care and services to children, young people, and families.
Contact UsTo learn more about this role and how to apply, please contact us.
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